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Able (action For A Better Life)

care in the community for persons with complex mental health problems. ABLE manages 23 bed spaces in registered homes and supported houses.

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Activities & Mission

care in the community for persons with complex mental health problems. ABLE manages 23 bed spaces in registered homes and supported houses.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,005,483
Latest Expenditure
£978,497

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £100
Charitable Activities £987,888
Other Trading £922
Investments £16,574
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £977,785
Raising Funds £712
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,005,483
£978,497£977,785£476,821£887,04324 / 0
2024
£897,810
£887,043£768,151£449,835£44924 / 0
2023
£838,551
£845,425£845,425£439,308£446,18223 / 0
2022
£821,171
£777,929£777,929£446,182£446,18225 / 0
2021
£800,150
£750,531£750,531£402,940£402,94027 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Able (action For A Better Life)

What does Able (action For A Better Life) do?

care in the community for persons with complex mental health problems. ABLE manages 23 bed spaces in registered homes and supported houses.

How much income did Able (action For A Better Life) report in 2025?

Able (action For A Better Life) reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £978k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Able (action For A Better Life) registered as a charity?

Able (action For A Better Life) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 1998 as charity number 1068536. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Able (action For A Better Life)?

Able (action For A Better Life) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Able (action For A Better Life) operate?

Able (action For A Better Life) operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Able (action For A Better Life) a registered charity?

Yes — Able (action For A Better Life) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068536.

Details

Address
57 King Street
Melksham
SN12 6HE
Registration Date
10 March 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3943710
Charity Number
1068536

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Trustees

Andy Cox
Jonathon Palmer
Karen Cox
Lyn Adams
Richard Adams
Wallace Regelous

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30 July 2026
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